Emperor Constantineexternal image en-constantine-xi.jpg

Heaven Rowland


City and Empire of birth:Naissus,Upper Moesia,on February 27 in about AD 285
Date of Death: (Month if possible and year):May 22nd,A.D. 337
Famous Family Members (if any):Father:Constantius Chlorus,Mother:Helena,Children:Crispus,Constantine II,Constantius II,Constans,Wives:Minervina and Fausta,Brother:Licinius Augustus.
List any significant historical events this individual participated in AND his/her role in these events:The edict of Milan.It was ran by Constantine and his brother Licinius.The Edict of Milan is one of the reasons why Constantine became so popular. He became popular with it because of science in politics. Constantine and Licinius adopted the Edict of Milan because they thought everybody had the right to profess their religious beliefs. To do that they had to erase all the Edict of the Christians. Licinius and Constantine really wanted to ride into Rome and rule over a peaceful city. The Edict of Milan was not written for religious reasons. It was written for good politics.
Why should future students learn about this individual?: Future students should learn about Constantine because he is a very important guy and there is a lot of information that you can learn about him. He is a very good source to learn about for future students.





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